Start Your Nursing Career

Completed your nursing prerequisites? Great, then you’re ready to take the next step toward a nursing career.

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Upper Division option is for students who have completed their first two years of education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

Goldfarb students benefit from being part of BJC HealthCare, including nationally ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital, in addition to our affiliation with WashU. Students have premier access to Magnet-designated nursing institutions and academic health centers.

Core Curriculum

Build on your education to pursue your dream of becoming a nurse. Our core nursing courses, which focus on adult care, childbearing, pediatrics, mental health, and community patient populations, will prepare you to work in acclaimed clinical settings. We tailor testing support throughout the program which has led to consistently excellent first-time NCLEX pass rates. 

It Takes a Village

The best patient care comes from working with other health care disciplines. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with your counterparts in medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, social work, and other related fields.

High Tech, Low Risk

We’ve made advanced simulation technology a fundamental part of the clinical learning experience in our Clinical Simulation Institute. The skills labs and hypothetical scenarios are designed to prepare you for challenges you’ll face in the field.

Diverse and Convenient Clinicals 

Explore a variety of health care settings and find the right fit for your career. Our rotations will expose you to real-world health care environments in diverse settings throughout St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Charles County regions, from rural clinics to urban hospitals.

Learn From the Best

Goldfarb students are part of BJC Health System, including nationally ranked Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children's Hospital. Students have premier access to Magnet-designated nursing institutions and academic health centers. 

The BJC Full-Ride Scholars Program provides 100% coverage of qualifying tuition and fees for incoming undergraduate students at Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing plus the opportunity to launch your career at BJC HealthCare.

We want to assist you as much as possible in reaching your goals and answer any questions you may have about applying for financial assistance or scholarships. We offer several types of financial assistance.

Join hundreds of other students turning their compassion into a career.

1-Year Accelerated Program

For those with a bachelor’s degree looking to transition to a nursing career.

36-Month Weekend/Evening Option 

For busy individuals who have finished their prerequisites.

Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, located on the campus of Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis, has been educating nurses for more than 100 years, transforming today's superior nursing candidates into tomorrow's nurse leaders.